Albert Einstein's cousin marriage sparks renewed debate in UK Parliament

Albert Einstein married his first cousin, Elsa Lowenthal, in 1919 after divorcing his first wife. This practice of marrying cousins is shared by other notable figures, including Charles Darwin and H.G. Wells. Recent discussions in the UK Parliament have revived the topic of cousin marriage. MP Iqbal Mohamed defended it, stating it can strengthen family ties, while opposing new legislation to ban such unions. Historically, many famous individuals, like Saddam Hussein and Jesse James, also married their first cousins. This trend has been part of family traditions for centuries, despite ongoing debates about its implications.